What: To celebrate the national launch of the first results from the 2001 Census of Population and Housing

When: Monday, June 17, 2002 at 9.45am

Where: Territory Perspective Presentation Lounge, Ground Floor, Development House, 76 The EsplanadeWhy: The 2001 Census of Population and Housing was held on Tuesday 7 August last year and is a comprehensive snapshot of Australia. It provides a primary source of information used by a wide range of government and non-government organisations alike in planning for the future.

Vision opportunities: Speeches and local interview prospects. File footage showing data processing, census form destruction and census collectors at work will be distributed to media this week. High resolution images will be made available through AAP on the day.

Media information: A comprehensive information kit including the publication Selected Social and Housing Characteristics, Australia (cat. no. 2015.0) will be available at the launch.

This is a major news story. The ABS looks forward to seeing you at the launch and will ensure regional and suburban media have access to their local information via this site.

Please note: A national launch will be held in Sydney at the same time as this media event.

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